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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.33, 14.31 and 9.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.33, 14.31 and 9.79 is: 13.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.33 : 14.31 = 9.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.33/14.31 = 9.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.33x = 14.31 × 9.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.33x = 140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.06/10.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.56

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